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The increased use of advanced cluster munitions to destroy Russian infantry and vehicles is one of the latest tactics in a summer counteroffensive by Ukraine which has seen fierce fighting explode in the south and east of the country.<\/p>\n
DPICM munitions use both shaped charges to destroy enemy armour such as tanks as well as fragmentation charges which can be devastating to infantry, hence their \u201cdual-purpose\u201d name.<\/p>\n
Providing Ukraine with the weapons has been seen as a controversial decision for the US as many countries have banned their use. Russia has used its own cluster munitions since the beginning of the war.<\/p>\n
The striking video comes as Ukraine attempts to exploit a breakthrough on the Zaporizhzhia front after Kyiv\u2019s forces captured the village of Robotyne and breached Russia\u2019s first defensive line.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> Ukraine wipes out three of Putin\u2019s best combat brigades in devastating counter[REPORT] <\/strong><\/p>\n Video shows cluster munitions hitting Russian infantry. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n After months of bloody, grinding progress, Ukrainian forces appear to have gained momentum – first in the south at Robotyne assaulting towards Verbove and more recently in the east after capturing the key towns of Andriivka and Klishchiivka near Bakhmut.<\/p>\n The capture of Andriivka was a particularly big win for Kyiv\u2019s forces who claimed to have destroyed Russia\u2019s 72nd Motor Rifle Brigade as well as the elite 31st and 83rd Air Assault Brigades.<\/p>\n Reports from Russian forces on that front suggest they may have been under-equipped and also faced heavy Ukrainian artillery, including cluster munitions.<\/p>\n
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